Reply: Sadly, the leasing agent at one of our properties discovered a resident that had passed. I’m looking for ideas that we can do for her.

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Victoria Coley
I work in senior housing and unfortunately this occurs often and can be very traumatizing the first time. Most hospices/hospitals have grief counselors available for these situations. She will definitely need more than nails, bath bombs and a day off. Perhaps she can utilize her sick leave for a few days to adjust to what she found, but it will stick with her for a while. Maybe not send her into units alone or better yet, when tenants are not seen or heard from over several days, I would call the non-emergency police/fire department number to conduct a health & safety check, so they find the tenant not your staff.
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
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Donna Schatz Pinney
Oh wow. Our PD allow us to stand outside the door while they go in
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
The police were called. They refused to go in without the agent.
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
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Donna Schatz Pinney
That's my biggest fear, is to find someone. Thankfully our company policy is to not do wellness checks ourselves. If there is a legit concern the police are called to do that
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
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Erica Belieu
Let her know she can talk to you, but don't push her. My first was rough, and I tried not to think about it, the more ppl pushed me to talk the worse it was. Give her a day off, and I second the scentsy idea.
Posted 2 years 3 months ago
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Karen Mallinger
Does the company have an EAP? People process events differently. She may say she's fine, and even seem fine, but a person to call if it sneaks up on her would be good. For me, I've found a good cry and a glass of wine helps.
Posted 2 years 3 months ago